Ruth Leon recommends… Frida Kahlo – Life and Art

Frida Kahlo – Life and Art

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I have never really understood the enduring fascination the artist Frida Kahlo exercises over the imagination of so many artlovers but the fact is that she does.

Is it that she was a woman who held her own in a world almost entirely dominated by men, most particularly her own husband, Mexican painting superstar Diego Rivera? Or is it her own willingness to tell, and indeed paint, every detail of her often painful life?  Or is it her enigmatic beauty which seemed accessible but was decidedly mysterious?
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Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her, but who was the woman behind the bright colors, the big brows, and the floral crowns? Take a journey through her life, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life.

Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Kahlo’s artwork springs to life in stunning detail, making her creative genius shine brighter than ever before. As historians uncover private letters from the artist, the hidden symbolism of her art is revealed, shedding light on the intricacies of her turbulent life.

This cinematic exploration paints a vivid and comprehensive portrait of the real Frida Kahlo and her enduring legacy.

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